Hermann Paus

What Hermann Paus does

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of special-purpose machines and vehicles founded in 1968 in Emsbüren, Lower Saxony. The company designs and produces equipment across four primary categories: underground mining and tunneling vehicles (carrier vehicles, LHD loaders, dump trucks, scalers, roadheaders, multi-tool carriers, and rescue vehicles); lift technology (trailer cranes, telescopic work platforms, furniture/material elevators); construction machinery (swing loaders, telescopic wheel loaders, dumpers); and industrial heavy-duty forklifts (diesel and electric). Its products share a common engineering platform emphasizing compact dimensions for confined operating environments, modular quick-change attachment systems, flameproof/explosion-protected variants for hazardous mining conditions, and a targeted service life of 15+ years or 30,000 operating hours. Proprietary technology includes Paus Connect (an IoT monitoring system for fleet tracking, diagnostics, and remote maintenance) and industry-first transverse load moment monitoring on telescopic swing loaders.

The company operates a B2B enterprise sales model combining direct sales to large mining and construction operators with an international dealer network spanning 19 countries. GTM motions include major industry trade shows (bauma, NordBau, GaLaBau, The Mining Show Dubai) and recent dealer partnership expansion into Central Asia. Revenue streams are diversified across hardware sales of custom-configured machinery, spare parts, and after-sales service and maintenance. Pricing is quote-based with custom configurations; no public pricing exists. The customer base spans underground mining operators, tunneling contractors, construction trades (roofing, carpentry, landscaping), rental companies, and industrial heavy-material handlers, with over 47% of the 300+ workforce having tenure exceeding 10 years. The company achieved operational sustainability milestone in 2022 by powering its Emsbüren headquarters almost entirely through on-site solar generation.

Name

Hermann Paus

Legal name

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Website

https://paus.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH is a German family-owned manufacturer of special-purpose machinery for underground mining, tunneling, lift technology, construction, and industrial vehicles, serving enterprise customers and dealers across 19 countries through custom-configured equipment and modular platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special-purpose machinery and vehicles for mining, tunnel construction, and construction trades

NAICS

Agriculture, Construction, and Mining Machinery Manufacturing (3331), Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924), Construction Machinery Manufacturing (333120)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530), Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537), Construction Machinery & Equip (3531)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Quarry Haulage Vehicle Manufacturing (Dump Trucks/Haulers) (IMACAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Material Handling & Industrial Lift Vehicle Manufacturing (Forklifts/Telehandlers/Reach Stackers) (IMACAFAD), Aerial Work Platform & Access Equipment Vehicle Manufacturing (Boom/Scissor Lifts) (IMACAFAG), Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM)

Keywords

• Underground mining vehicles
• Tunnel construction equipment
• Trailer cranes
• Telescopic elevators
• Heavy-duty forklifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Emsbüren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heavy Machinery and Vehicle Sales: Sale of specialized machines including underground mining vehicles, tunnel construction equipment, trailer cranes, telescopic elevators, work platforms, construction loaders, dumpers, and industrial forklifts. Products are custom-configured for specific applications.
2. Spare Parts: Replacement parts and components for the full product portfolio, available through online spare parts catalog and service network.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service network providing maintenance, repairs, and support across Germany and Europe. Includes digital support and remote diagnostics through Paus Connect.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH develops and manufactures special-purpose machines and vehicles for underground mining, tunnel construction, lift technology, construction machinery, and industrial vehicles. The portfolio includes compact utility vehicles, dump trucks, load-haul-dump loaders, scalers, multi-tool carriers, trailer cranes, work platforms, telescopic elevators, swing loaders, telescopic wheel loaders, dumpers, and heavy-duty forklifts. Products are custom-configured for confined spaces, explosive atmospheres, and demanding operating conditions.

Product overview

Hermann Paus Maschinenfabrik GmbH develops and produces special-purpose machines and vehicles for mining, tunneling, lift technology, construction, and industrial applications. The product portfolio operates as a multi-category platform spanning: (1) Mining and Tunneling Vehicles including carrier vehicles (Uni 40, Uni 50, UNIVERSA 55), personnel carriers (MinCa), dump trucks (PMK series), load-haul-dump loaders (PFL/LHD), scalers (PScale), multi-tool carriers (P-MTC 10), rock breakers (KRF), roadheaders (PTM 100), and specialized vehicles for rescue and fire safety (MRV 9000, MR Fire Truck); (2) Lift Technology encompassing trailer cranes (PTK 31 evo, PTK 27, PTK XX), work platforms (GT 16A, GT 18A), and telescopic elevators (Easy, Easy 18, Easy Flex, City Floh); (3) Construction Machinery featuring swing loaders (SL 9088), telescopic swing loaders (TSL 9088 Pro), telescopic wheel loaders (TL series), and dumpers (SMK, AKR series); (4) Industry Vehicles including diesel and electric heavy-duty forklifts (PGS and PSE series). Products share common design principles including robust German engineering, customization options through quick-change attachment systems, and digital monitoring through the proprietary Paus Connect system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Uni 40 Compact Utility Carrier Compact utility carrier vehicle for underground mining and tunneling operations, configurable with various cassettes for personnel transport, material handling, and roadway maintenance.
• Uni 50 Series Multi-Talent Mining Vehicle Universal mining vehicle platform configurable with various cassettes for roadway maintenance, personnel transport, explosives loading, scissor lift, service unit, and liquid transport. Includes UNI 50-5 with MinCa front axle suspension.
• UNIVERSA 55 Compact Mining Carrier Next-generation compact carrier vehicle for underground operations, succeeding the UNI 50-3 with sophisticated modular design and customization options.
• MinCa Personnel Carrier Series Personnel carrier series (MinCa 18, MinCa 5.1) for underground personnel transport with proven suspension system.
• PMK Underground Mining Dump Truck Series Underground mining dump truck series (PMK 8000, 10000, 12000) for narrow conditions with rotating driver's seat for bidirectional driving, spacious cab, payload up to 16,000 kg, and EU Stage V / Tier 4f certification.
• PFL Load-Haul-Dump Loaders Load-Haul-Dump (LHD) loaders (PFL 8, 10, 20, 30) for underground material handling operations.
• PScale Underground Mining Scaler Series Underground mining scaler series (PScale 8-T, PScale 10-T) for gallery protection and roof scaling with high performance hydraulic hammer, tiltable cabin, and ROPS/FOPS protection.
• P-MTC 10 Multi Tool Carrier Multi Tool Carrier for underground mining with working area of 65 m², 9.2m working height, 45° swivel capability, payload up to 3.7 tons, quick interchangeable plate, and ISO 3-point rear power lift.
• PTM 100 Roadheader Roadheader for underground mining and tunneling operations.
• TSL 853 Telescopic Handler Telescopic handler for underground mining, suitable for small gallery sizes.
• KRF Rock Breaker Vehicles KRF 40.10 and KRF 40 rock breaker and floor removal vehicles for underground mining operations.
• MRV 9000 Mining Rescue Vehicle Mining rescue vehicle for underground operations.
• MR Fire Truck Fire fighting truck for underground mining safety applications.
• PTK 31 evo Trailer Crane Trailer crane with up to 30.5m extension length, 1,600 kg payload, wireless radio-remote control, 400V electric drive option, automatic self-levelling, and 1.99m compact transport width.
• PTK 27 Trailer Crane Compact trailer crane with patented folding traction device offering the smallest footprint in the industry; payload up to 1.0t, outreach up to 26.50m, single axle chassis.
• PTK XX Trailer Crane New trailer crane model for heavy loads with extension length up to 23m, lifting capacity up to 2.5t, single-axle trailer chassis, and 2m drive-through width.
• GT 16A Articulated Telescopic Trailer Work Platform Articulated telescopic trailer work platform with 16m working height, electro-hydraulic drive technology, simple and sensitive operation.
• GT 18A Articulated Telescopic Trailer Work Platform Articulated telescopic trailer work platform with 18m working height.
• Easy Furniture and Building Elevator Series Furniture and building elevator series with compact design (1.36m drive-through width), from 750kg net weight, lifting heights up to 24m, 230V electric motor with optional Instagrid Powerpack.
• Easy Flex Telescopic Elevator New generation telescopic elevator: most compact in class with 1.6m width, 6.7m transport length, lifting height up to 36m, hydraulic X-support, hydraulic slewing ring, optional hybrid drive (230V electric + petrol).
• City Floh Telescopic Elevator Telescopic elevator with lifting height up to 33m, 400kg payload, mounted on carrier vehicles with multiple drive options including Honda petrol, PTO, or 230V electric motor.
• TSL 9088 Pro Telescopic Swing Loader Pro Series telescopic swing loader featuring transverse load torque monitoring, 7-inch color display, redesigned joystick controls, 90° swivel function, up to 4.08m dumping height, first auxiliary circuit with 65 l/min flow.
• SL 9088 Swing Loader Swing loader with 90° swivel arm, 85 kW (115.6 hp) engine output, compact design for landscaping and sewer construction. Planetary rigid axles, 10° rear axle oscillation, 40° steering angle.
• TL 9065 Telescopic Wheel Loader Telescopic wheel loader for construction applications.
• TL 9078 Telescopic Wheel Loader Telescopic wheel loader for construction applications.
• SMK 9036 Self-Loading Dumper Self-loading dumper combining transport capability of dump truck with self-loading function of wheel loader. All-wheel drive, articulated, 44.5 kW engine, 1,600l skip volume, 3.65t max load.
• AKR 9040 Articulated Dumper Articulated dumper for construction material transport.
• AKR 9060 HP Articulated Dumper All-rounder dumper with 77 kW engine, 3,000l+ skip volume, 180° rotating tipping skip, optional cab available.
• AKR 9095 HP High-Performance Articulated Dumper High performance articulated dumper for heavy construction applications.
• PGS Diesel Heavy-Duty Forklift Series Diesel heavy-duty forklift series (PGS 30, 26.5, 22, 18, 15) for industrial applications.
• PSE Electric Heavy-Duty Forklift Series Electric heavy-duty forklift series (PSE 18, 15, 13, 10) for industrial applications.
• Paus Connect IoT Monitoring System IoT monitoring system for vehicle tracking, diagnostics, productivity analysis, and remote maintenance support, deployed as a service across the Paus vehicle fleet.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 47% of employees have been part of the company for more than 10 years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Borusan CatcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025New dealership agreement expanding Paus presence in Central Asia covering Türkiye, Kyrgyzstan, Georgia, and Azerbaijan through Borusan Cat's established distribution network. Borusan Cat serves as authorized dealer for Paus products in these markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Manitou Group: Manitou produces telehandlers, rough-terrain forklifts, and material handling equipment. Competes with Paus's TSL telescopic swing loaders, TL telescopic wheel loaders, and PGS/PSE heavy-duty forklifts across the construction and industrial segments.
• Komatsu Mining: Komatsu is a global leader in mining equipment including underground loaders, trucks, and continuous miners. Competes broadly with Paus's underground mining vehicle portfolio but operates at significantly greater scale across all mining segments globally.
• Caterpillar Underground Mining: Caterpillar's underground mining division produces LHD loaders, mining trucks, and bolters. Competes with Paus's mining vehicle lineup as part of a broader heavy equipment portfolio serving global mining customers.
• Kramer-Werke (Wacker Neuson): Kramer-Werke manufactures telehandlers, wheel loaders, and compact construction equipment. Comparable to Paus's TL 9065/TL 9078 telescopic wheel loaders and swing loader products, serving overlapping European construction and landscaping customers.

Direct peers

• MacLean Engineering: MacLean manufactures underground mining support vehicles including personnel carriers, utility vehicles, and specialized mining equipment. Closely comparable niche focus to Paus with similar product breadth in underground support vehicles for hard rock mining operations.
• Epiroc AB: Epiroc provides underground mining equipment including loaders, trucks, and rock drills. Directly competes with Paus's underground mining vehicle portfolio serving the same mining and tunneling customer segments with comparable Load-Haul-Dump and mining truck product lines.
• Böcker Maschinenwerke GmbH: Böcker manufactures trailer cranes, construction elevators, and material handling lifts. Direct competitor to Paus's PTK trailer crane series, GT work platforms, and Easy/Easy Flex elevator product lines, serving the same German and European construction trades customer base.
• Sandvik AB: Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a leading supplier of underground mining equipment including loaders, trucks, and drilling equipment. Directly comparable to Paus's underground mining vehicles (PMK dump trucks, PFL LHDs, PScale scalers, PTM 100 roadheaders) with similar customer base of hard rock and soft rock mining operators.
• Normet Group: Normet specializes in underground mining equipment including utility vehicles, concrete spraying equipment, and explosives charging systems. Directly comparable to Paus's Uni 50 platform and concrete mixer (UNI 50-5 BM-TM), serving the same underground mining customer base.
• GHH Fahrzeuge GmbH: GHH Fahrzeuge manufactures underground mining LHD loaders, dump trucks, and utility vehicles. Direct competitor to Paus's PFL LHD series and PMK dump trucks, serving the same European underground mining customer base with comparable compact equipment for narrow vein mining.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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